Wood, the hard fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees and woody plants has been used by man for milannia, making fire, tools, weapons, art, housing, paper etc. it has helped man survive since the dawn of time. Wood has a primordial appeal not only in its practicality but also its natural beauty offering a myriad of natural grains, textures, and colours within the same and between different species, no two piece of wood is identical.
Wood is hard and durable but it will succumb to the effects of UV breakdown, water, insect and microbial attack. The performance and use of common wood species used in Australia is detailed in the table below, regardless of the species, all wood needs to be protected and maintained in order to survive the ravages of time in the harsh Australian environment. Aqualis exterior timber care products have been successfully used professionally for over 15years.
Coatings developed by Aqualis Coatings encorporate only the highest quality materials, all products are manufactured in Australia and tested rigorously in the harsh Australian environment to ensure optimum performance. Unlike most of its major competitors, Aqualis Coatings is soley Australian owned and manufactures all its products at its manufacturing site in Campbellfield Victoria , Australia.
The table below outlines common timber species used in Australia, their properties, colour and general uses. The table also serves as a colour selection guide against relevant species, colour options in each shade category range from light to darker shades.
Please Note: The Colour swatches displayed only serve as a guide. The final colour will be dependent on the number of coats used and the pre-existing colour of the substrate to be painted. We highly recommend testing the selected colour for suitability before use, samples can be supplied upon request.
Hardness rating 1 - 15 (1 soft - 15 excellent hardness)
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Natural Colour Shade |
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pale straw-yellow,
tan-light browns, light reds |
Suggested Colour Selection(s) |
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Light Oak Pine Natural |
Natural Colour Shade |
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light to medium browns
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Suggested Colour Selection(s) |
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Light Oak Western Red Natural |
Natural Colour Shade |
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medium to dark browns
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Suggested Colour Selection(s) |
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Light Oak Western Red Natural |
Natural Colour Shade |
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reds
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Suggested Colour Selection(s) |
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Western Red Natural Jarrah American Walnut Merbau |